U.S. Post-bacc or MERP

[RoadtoMed]

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Hi, I would really appreciate some advice regarding my situation. I graduated with a 3.3science gpa and a 3.5 overall. My MCAT is LOW and I've taken it twice. I applied to Ross U, and was accepted into their MERP program. For those who don't know, it's when there's a review semester and if you do well you automatically get placed in the upcoming MD session. The deadline to accept is tomorrow lol.

I have also applied to AUC for the September / January term just in case and am waiting to here back. Unfortunately I did not apply to any post-bacc programs. BUT I had some options. I was going to either do higher level science courses such as Human Anatomy and Physiology I & others at Harvard Extension School where I'd take a semester of sciences and then apply to island schools or other DO schools and stuff. However, there is no guarantee like MERP. More I did more, look at the scores and since I'll be applying with a year back to Ross, I wouldn't have to interview.

OR

do the Harvard Extension Health Career Program (a legit 1-2 post-bacc) retake MCAT and go thru the whole application process again. I've been super confused. Can anyone shed some light on any of the programs or help? Thanks!

 

[TriagePreMed]

You GPA should be no problem to make it into a D.O. school. Instead of spending money on that post-bacc, pay a private tutor to help with the MCAT. Once you hit a 26, you should be able to get an acceptance.

Do NOT go to the Caribbean.